2001 Piper Saratoga for sale

2001 Piper Saratoga

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$389,900within typical asking range
Location Lake In The Hills, IL
Total Time 1,212 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,212 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 3246197
Reg # N71RL
Cruise 163 kts (302 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin G500 TXI Multifunction DIsplay System Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B In/Out King WX-500 Stormscope King Skywatch Traffic S-TEC 55X Autopilot

Description

2001 PIPER SARATOGA II HP For Sale in Lake In The Hills, Illinois AKC Aviation proudly presents N71RL, a stunning 2001 Piper Saratoga II HP for sale. With only 1212 hours of low airframe time, it features an exceptional Garmin panel and factory air conditioning. Call Kent or Kade for more information. Price Is Subject To Change. All A/C Subject To Prior Sale or Removal From Market. All Specifications and Claims Subject To Buyers Verification

Engine

Engine Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 S/N L-28140-48A 1212 Hours Since Factory New Propeller Hartzell Propeller Model HC-I3YR-1RF S/N HK747B 310 Since Propeller Overhaul By Aircraft Propeller Service, Inc. (07/2020)

Propeller

Hartzell Propeller Model HC-I3YR-1RF S/N HK747B 310 Since Propeller Overhaul By Aircraft Propeller Service, Inc. (07/2020)

Interior

Interior Tan Leather Seating Brown Carpet Beige Sidewalls Pleated Window Shades 6 Place Seating Exterior White and Rich Blue Paint with Red, Black, and Pumice Metallic Accents

Exterior

White and Rich Blue Paint with Red, Black, and Pumice Metallic Accents

Inspection

Midwest based and Hangered Complete Logbooks No Known Damage History Annual Due (09/2026) Pitot/Static due (06/2026) Transponder due (06/2026) Useful Load 1111 lbs

Modifications / STCs

Whelen LED Landing, Taxi, Nav, and Strobe lights

Red Baron LED Beacon

Saf-Air Fuel Tank quick Drain Fittings

Factory Air Conditioning

Mid-Continent Digital Clock with USB/USB C

Electric Trim

Autopilot Disconnect

Dual Push to talk

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
AKC Aviation
controller.com
$389,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Saratoga

This 2001 Piper Saratoga (N71RL) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 1,212 hours on the airframe. There are currently 122 Saratoga aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $187 to $745,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $389,900.

The Saratoga cruises at 163 kts (302 km/h) with a range of 950 nm (1,759 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 15 GPH (57 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $93/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $170/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 1,212 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 788 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,212 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $225 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Saratoga — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
163 kts (302 km/h)
Max Speed
170 kts (315 km/h)
Range
950 nm (1,759 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
Useful Load
1,360 lbs (617 kg)
Horsepower
300 HP
Fuel Capacity
102 gal (386 L)
Fuel Burn
15 GPH (57 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Saratoga

Fuel Burn
15.0 GPH
~$98/hr
Variable Cost
$170/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Saratoga. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N71RL.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lake In The Hills, IL

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N71RL against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $362,226–$421,925.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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